899 Take action, don't try to be a hero if you don't have the ability
Ye Ye's sword moves were fast and sudden, but the guards of Feng Mansion were no pushovers. They had been on guard against Ye Ye the whole time, and when they saw Ye Ye making a move, they immediately fought back without hesitation.
Active attack and passive defense are two completely different concepts. If you use the former, you will go to jail if you kill someone, but if you use the latter, not only the common people but also the government can understand why you kill someone.
The term "self-defense" can be used everywhere. You won't just sit there and wait for someone to come to your door to kill you and then sue them for murder.
Ye Ye led his men into Feng Mansion and attacked without hesitation. The situation completely tilted in favor of Feng Qingchen. Feng Qingchen achieved his goal and no longer served as a target. He retreated steadily and exited the battle circle.
However, seeing the huge disparity in strength between the enemy and us, Feng Qingchen's eyes flashed with worry. The number of people Ye Ye brought was more than ten times that of Feng Mansion, and he didn't know if they could hold out until reinforcements arrived.
"Don't worry, this is the imperial city. The patrol soldiers will be here soon. Nothing will happen." Wang Jinling helped Feng Qingchen and then quickly withdrew his hand.
There was still a trace of warmth in his palms. Wang Jinling quietly put his hands behind his back and clenched them...
"I know, otherwise I wouldn't have deliberately provoked Ye Ye. Ye Ye is too impulsive. Without City Lord Ye, I am really curious about what Ye City will become in his hands." Feng Qingchen knew that the Ninth Prince had always been planning on Ye City, and he didn't know whether this incident was related to the Ninth Prince.
“No matter how it changes, it will not become an empty city. A deserted city is of no use and those people will not allow it.” Wang Jinling knew that many people were eyeing Yecheng, and each of them knew very well that the most valuable thing in Yecheng was not the land, but the cavalry and the people of Yecheng.
"That's true. An empty city is not worth those people's effort. It's just that the cavalry of Yecheng only obeys the Ye family, and the people of Yecheng will only recognize the Ye family as the city lord. So no matter how much those people want Yecheng, they will not kill all the Ye family members, nor will they destroy Yecheng." Feng Qingchen nodded. Looking at Ye Ye, who was staring at her like a wild beast, Feng Qingchen was afraid for a moment.
The way Ye Ye looked at her was so terrifying. He truly regarded her as the enemy who killed his father. I wonder if Ye Ye would be so angry that he would dispatch the Yecheng Cavalry to kill her.
According to that madman Ye Ye, this is not impossible. Feng Qingchen frowned and asked, "Jin Ling, who do you think framed me? Judging from Ye Ye's expression, he has determined that I am the murderer of his father."
The person who framed her must want her life.
Wang Jinling frowned slightly, and his clenched palms loosened slightly: "I'm not framing you, I'm framing the Ninth Prince."
"You mean, someone wants to stir up Ye Cheng's hatred towards the Ninth Prince? But why not just frame the Ninth Prince, but include me instead?" Feng Qingchen turned around, looking surprised.
"Kill two birds with one stone. Even if the dirty water is thrown on you, Uncle Nine can't wash it clean. Of course, this is just my guess, don't take it seriously. We will discuss this matter after seeing Uncle Nine. Ye Ye is not rational now, and when he calms down, he will link this matter to Uncle Nine."
The grudge between Feng Qingchen and Ye Ye is obvious. Feng Qingchen has the motive to kill City Lord Ye, and with the help of the Ninth Uncle, he also has the ability to do so.
This game was set up very crudely, but it was very useful to Ye Ye. Ye Ye himself had prejudices against Feng Qingchen and preconceived notions. Unless he found the person who really did it, Ye Ye would only conclude that Feng Qingchen was the murderer of his father.
"I have to take the blame for this. This matter is endless. I don't know what the emperor thinks." Feng Qingchen rubbed his temples and waited for Zhai Dongming to bring people over to calm down the chaotic situation.
As for other things, Feng Qingchen was not that worried. Even if the emperor was willing, the Ninth Prince would not agree to push her out as a scapegoat to appease Ye Cheng's anger.
"Don't worry, things are not as bad as you think. We are here." The firmness in Wang Jinling's eyes could easily calm people's hearts. Feng Qingchen himself was not very panicked, so the group felt even more at ease.
In the melee, Ye Ye completely lost his rationality. Anyone who approached him, regardless of friend or foe, was beaten back. He only wanted to rush to Feng Qingchen and kill her to avenge his father.
Seeing Feng Qingchen talking to Wang Jinling, he became furious and rushed towards Feng Qingchen with sword in hand, ignoring the guards who tried to stop him.
"Feng Qingchen, I will kill you to offer sacrifice to my father's spirit in heaven."
Fearless of life or death, without any scruples, Ye Ye at this moment was like a god of death. Supported by hatred, he burst out with unprecedented strength and rushed quickly to Feng Qingchen.
The guards of Feng Mansion stepped forward and pointed their swords at Ye Ye, trying to force him back, but Ye Ye seemed to feel no pain and let the sword pierce his body, only firmly pointing the sword in his hand towards Feng Qingchen's heart.
"Qingchen, be careful." Wang Jinling stretched out his hand, pulled Feng Qingchen into his arms, spun around, and protected Feng Qingchen in his arms.
"Jinling..." Feng Qingchen's face changed drastically, and she quickly pushed him away. However, Wang Jinling, who looked weak, suddenly showed great strength and hugged Feng Qingchen tightly, not letting her move. Feng Qingchen was so angry that she yelled, "Wang Jinling."
Don't let anything happen to you, don't let anything happen to you while saving her.
Feng Qingchen's eyes turned red with anxiety. At this critical moment, a black shadow flew down from the sky. With a clang, the sword hit Wang Jinling's back, just blocking Ye Ye's sword. Before Ye Ye could react, he pushed Ye Ye away with force.
Ah... Ye Ye screamed and fell into the melee under the huge impact.
"Young master, be careful." Ye Cheng's guards quickly stopped and stepped forward to catch Ye Ye, who was covered in blood.
"Wang Jinling, you scared me to death. Do you know how dangerous it was just now? Ye Ye is a lunatic, and you went crazy with him." The danger was over. Feng Qingchen pushed Wang Jinling away angrily, her beautiful eyes wide open.
I know it's dangerous, so I'm standing in front of you. Wang Jinling didn't say this out loud, he just said calmly: "Don't worry, I'm fine."
"It's okay, you guy. If Zuo An hadn't acted in time, you would have been injured now." Feng Qingchen was really angry. When Ye Ye attacked just now, she also reacted. Although she might not be able to avoid it, with her reaction ability, she could always avoid the vital points. But she didn't expect Wang Jinling to suddenly stand in front of her.
She would rather get hurt herself than have Wang Jinling get into trouble while saving her.
"It was just an accident. It won't happen again." Wang Jinling comforted Feng Qingchen gently, without any fear after escaping death. After confirming that Feng Qingchen was intact, Wang Jinling said to Zuo An, who was dressed in black and had no sense of existence, "Thank you for saving me, Jinling is very grateful."
"No need to be grateful, I'm not saving you. If you don't have the ability, don't be a hero and cause trouble." Zuo An folded his arms and said coolly.
This was really rude. Feng Qingchen looked at Wang Jinling worriedly, afraid that Wang Jinling would be angry or unhappy. Fortunately, Wang Jinling was well-educated and did not hold the same opinion as Zuo An.
"Your Excellency is right. Jin Ling has indeed caused trouble. Now there is still chaos outside. Why don't you take action and settle this mess?"
Wang Jinling spoke sincerely. Zuo An looked at him steadily, as if he couldn't believe that someone could be so calm in the face of his poisonous tongue, and could instruct him to do things without leaving any trace, so that he couldn't feel disgusted...